Diagnosis of left-ventricular dysfunction from induced sputum examination

Authors
Leigh, R Sharon, RF Efthimiadis, A Hargreave, FE Kitching, AD
Citation
R. Leigh et al., Diagnosis of left-ventricular dysfunction from induced sputum examination, LANCET, 354(9181), 1999, pp. 833-834
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine","Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
LANCET
ISSN journal
01406736 → ACNP
Volume
354
Issue
9181
Year of publication
1999
Pages
833 - 834
Database
ISI
SICI code
0140-6736(19990904)354:9181<833:DOLDFI>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
We have shown that the examination of induced sputum for haemosiderin-laden macrophages is sensitive and specific for detecting raised left-sided fill ing pressures associated with left-ventricular dysfunction.